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LI Culture invites you to sample to the tastes, sounds, and sights of Long Island’s immigrant communities.
Meet Your Neighbor
Kate Browning: Long Island Legislator Discusses Immigration- From war-torn Belfast to Suffolk County Legislator.
Yanira Chacon: Long Island Religious Leader Heads Faith-Based Efforts- From fighting for her own survival to ensuring the prosperity of others.
After Hurricane David changed her life forever, Marianela Jordan found success in America- Today, Marianela Jordan is the highest ranking Latino in County Executive Thomas Suozzi's administration. In 1979, she started her life in the United States as an undocumented immigrant. Here is her story...
Nelson came to America in 1985 after fleeing a violent civil war in El Salvador- Nelson fled El Salvador during a violent civil war in 1985. Searching for a better life he flew to Mexico and then crossed the US-Mexican border. Nelson made his way to Long Island to re-unite with his father who had come earlier to provide for his family.
From El Salvador to Hempstead: Morena Morales and Legacy Homes Realty- What makes the United States different from her home in El Salvador, she says, "is the freedom to go after what one wants, to succeed, and to feel safe. And long as one has education, drive, and a little elbow grease there is no reason not to thrive."
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- The Racetrack
- A Colombian immigrant confronts the gritty realities of life working at a racetrack.
- January 10, 2012
- Women, Let Us Raise Our Voices
- A worker rights organizer remembers one of her worst cases.
- December 28, 2011
- Immigration Bookshelf: A World on Fire
- Pat Young reviews Amanda Foreman's latest book.
- December 23, 2011
- I Spoke the Truth
- A powerful account of workplace injustice from a Honduran immigrant on Long Island.
- December 21, 2011
- Turkish Dishes for the Holidays
- From Voices of NY.
- December 14, 2011
- Mi Dianita, Mi Mamá
- A personal account of family separation by SUNY Old Westbury student Jazmin Criollo.
- December 13, 2011
- For Nepalese Community in Queens, Religious Festival Strengthens Cultural Ties
- The 15-day Dashain festival took place this October.
- October 29, 2011
- Latino Comedians Take the Stage at Nassau Community College on October 20 [VIDEO]
- See Mark Viera, Edgar Rivera, Cory Fernandez, and Sara Contreras.
- October 20, 2011
- Photo Exhibit “Memories of Home” Touches on Immigrant Experiences [PHOTOS]
- On display at the SUNY Old Westbury library.
- October 18, 2011
- Larry Kirwan: Irish-American Rocker for Black 47—and an Author, Too
- Pat Young on Kirwan's performance at Hofstra.
- October 18, 2011
- Long Island Wins’ Margarita Espada To Be Honored at CARECEN Dinner
- Info about the upcoming event.
- October 7, 2011
- Dancing—Part Science, Business, and Art for Rhythmology Founder Alfred Peña [AUDIO SLIDESHOW]
- Part of an ongoing series covering immigrant businesses on Long Island.
- October 4, 2011
- Ken Burns’ “Prohibition” Tells How Teetotaler Crusade Demonized Immigrants
- Patrick Young, Esq., on the new three-part documentary.
- October 3, 2011
- Not Just for Kicks: Soccer and Leadership at Upcoming Tournament
- By Amber Sroka, Unity Project.
- September 28, 2011
- Brentwood Festival Ties Together Art and Economic Revitalization [PHOTOS]
- By Eliana López.
- September 27, 2011
Upcoming Events:
- February 3 , 2012 – March 2, 2012
- Battle of the Boroughs Talent Quest 2012
- NYC
- February 3 – 5, 2012
- Unraveling Racism Training & Madison Theatre Musical
- Madison Theatre, Molloy College, Rockville Centre
- February 7, 2012
- We Are All Immigrants: Train the Trainer
- St. John the Evangelist, Riverhead
- February 8 – 9, 2012
- ERASE Racism’s Unraveling Racism Training
- Crowne Plaza Long Island, Holtsville
- February 12, 2012
- Benefit for the Food Pantry of the Congregational Church of Patchogue
- Congregational Church of Patchogue, Patchogue
- February 15, 2012
- Training on Immigration and the Economy
- SUNY Old Westbury
- February 27, 2012
- The Annual February Meeting of the New York Civil Liberties Union Nassau Chapter
- Koppelman Hall, Hofstra University Law School
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